People might not like the idea of companies having to JV with VZ but it might just be their terminology for what Kry has which is a mining agreement with CVG. It would sure make a positive statement to the world that VZ is open for business is this is passed without his special powers. The share price would get a good bump either way but if it passes normally it should take all question of people apposing it away. It also wouldn't hurt all the officals who want to get elected this fall.